Behind the Scenes – with Ryan Klos

I recently collaborated with a stylist and makeup artist at a local salon for some portfolio work. They also wanted portraits to hang on their walls showcasing their work. To fit with the salon’s decor, these shots needed to be edgy, but not too far from classic glamour.

Here are a few final edits. The focus was, of course, was hair and makeup. (All the models were actual clients.)

I modified the set only once for the ’50s model, and very minimally. I added a fourth strobe with 6″ reflector from the lower right corner of the background to create more pronounced separation between the model and background. This made for a more authentic 50s look, especially when converted to black and white.

Ryan Klos

Ryan Klos is an author and photographer in Northern Illinois specializing in senior portraits and corporate/business headshots. He also shoots stock photography for Getty Images. He's a runner, rides a motorcycle, and has a habit of putting books down halfway through and never finishing them.